Hard times on the margin: Japanese stockmarket

Article Abstract:

Japan's Finance Ministry hoped to boost the prices of stocks on the Tokyo exchange by liberalizing the rules governing margin purchases. Many speculators eagerly took advantage of the new rules on margin trading, but the market has continued to decline, and has become more volatile.

Laws, regulations and rules, Bear market, Margins (Security trading), Margins (Securities trading)

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Cold comfort: Japanese stockmarket

Article Abstract:

Investors forecast prices on the Tokyo stock exchange will go up because the Japanese Finance Ministry has traditionally extended redemptive periods for investments trusts. However, this year there will be no extension, so many investors should being selling stocks.

Forecasts and trends, Mutual funds, Tokyo Stock Exchange

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Dawn chorus: Japanese stockmarket

Article Abstract:

The Nikkei 225 share average recently rose 20% from its low point in 1992, which may indicate a recovery. The increase is a result of the government's effort to counter the effects of asset deflation and lowering the official discount rate.

Statistics, Nikkei 225 Index

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